Edinburgh to Altrincham Trains

Edinburgh to Altrincham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Altrincham takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Altrincham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 2m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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3h 56m

£55–123

Edinburgh to Altrincham train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Altrincham. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Altrincham at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:14 PM → 6:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:01 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 39m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:40 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:40 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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